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Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli Parmesan

Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli Parmesan made in under 10 minutes! A quick and easy veggie side dish.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine British
Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 136kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 1 Broccoli broken into florets. Cut any large florets in half so they are all roughly the same size.
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 4 tablespoon Parmesan grated

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (375°F).
  • Place the broccoli florets in a large bowl and mix with the olive oil, seasonings, and freshly grated Parmesan.
  • Place the broccoli into the air fryer basket and air fry for 6-8 minutes until crispy (the cooking time depends on the size of your broccoli florets and type of air fryer you are using). Shake halfway through cooking.

Notes

Top Tips:
  • Air fryers vary quite considerably so I'd set the timer for 8 minutes but start checking to see if the broccoli is done from 6 minutes onwards. A sharp knife should easily glide into the stems.
  • Mix the oil with the broccoli florets thoroughly to ensure the florets are fully coated and don't burn in the air fryer.
  • Make sure you press (I use the back of a spoon) all of the lovely grated Parmesan onto the broccoli florets so it sticks to them.
 
Variations:
  • Use fresh minced garlic instead of garlic powder but make sure it's coated in oil so it doesn't burn.
  • Vary the seasonings and try smoked paprika or cayenne pepper.
  • Like food spicy? Add half a teaspoon of chilli flakes!
  • Make it vegetarian friendly and swap parmesan for a vegetarian hard cheese alternative.
 
Nutrition:
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 
Nutrition Facts
Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli Parmesan
Amount per Serving
Calories
136
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
3
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
422
mg
18
%
Potassium
 
494
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
11
g
4
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
 
986
IU
20
%
Vitamin C
 
136
mg
165
%
Calcium
 
131
mg
13
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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